Ogden, UT – A tense situation unfolded Monday evening in Ogden when two pit bulls were shot in an act of self-defense by a homeowner and his neighbor. The incident occurred in a cul-de-sac, leaving the community shaken but relieved that no humans were harmed.
Dane Wise, the homeowner, recounted the events to KSL TV. He was working on his truck outside his home when two pit bulls entered the area and began exhibiting aggressive behavior. “They started getting aggressive, barking and growling at me. I had a hammer because I was working on my truck, and I threw it,” Wise explained. The dogs briefly retreated, allowing Wise to go inside and retrieve his firearm.
Upon returning, Wise discovered that the dogs had cornered his neighbor. In a frightening moment, the neighbor fired at one of the dogs, causing the other to charge at Wise.
“They were after him, so he took one out. As soon as he shot his gun, the other pit bull came at me, and I shot him at point-blank,” Wise said. The neighbor’s shot proved fatal for one dog, while Wise’s shots, though multiple, left the second dog injured but alive.
The aftermath of the shooting saw the arrival of the dogs’ owners, who were understandably distressed. “We both apologized and told them we were sorry it had to happen that way. They seemed OK with it, although obviously upset and somewhat mad,” Wise shared. He empathized with their feelings but emphasized the necessity of protecting his community, particularly the children in the area.
An animal control officer responded to the scene, and the incident is currently under investigation. It was revealed that these dogs had a history of aggressive behavior, having bitten another neighbor just a few weeks prior. The Ogden City Police Department confirmed that the owners had been cited for the previous incident and that the surviving dog was taken for veterinary care.
Wise, describing himself as a “dog lover,” expressed regret over the situation. “I don’t like what happened. I’m not proud of it in any way at all. Certainly, I feel like we’re safer, and it’s a shame it even had to come to that,” he lamented.
This incident highlights the importance of responsible pet ownership and the lengths to which individuals may go to ensure their safety and that of their neighbors. The community awaits further updates as the investigation continues.
Having dealt with a lot of dogs in 6 decades of life.
I have found a lot of dog owners refuse to believe that it was/or could be their dog.
Irresponsible Bad Owners equals Bad Dogs regardless of the Breed!
That is from me and my Pit Bulls.
That said I would not hesitate to put them down if they are a threat.
Duane,
So true, unfortunetly many parents of criminal delinquents have the same mind set.
Been there done that and it’s very unfortunate for the dogs that the owner are not more responsible. Got attacked by a bull mastiff and a Rottweiler that killed all my chickens . They saved the dog but it cost them 5 grand after I put 2 – 185 grain XTP .45 acp rounds through him .
Irresponsible dog owners are the problem. People get these little puppies that are so cute. Then when they can’t house break the animal and the newness wears off, they put them in their back yard where they yap and bark. Dogs are social animals and need to be with people. It is animal abuse to leave them alone in a back yard, where all they do is bark constantly. If they get out, they have not been socialized and can become aggressive. Of course, these people can’t believe that their “fur babies” would ever be aggressive. Pit bulls were bred… Read more »
Yes, I would have shot them and there wouldn’t have been any going to a vet. Anyone that is stupid enough to even have one of these dogs needs to realize the potential. My next door neighbor has one and it can’t stand me. I get near the fence while walking and it goes bonkers. I ride a bicycle for exercise and one day it was out and I had to hit it with pepper spray because it came after me on the bike. The neighbors “understood” and said it was a mess to clean up because the dog tried… Read more »
I hate pitbulls, Chihuahuas too.
Aggressive dogs MUST be tied. Pit Bulls are the most-implicated breed in dog attacks of all. These dogs were involved in a prior instance of attack on a human. The owner should have chained the dogs and is negligent. The people who defended themselves were faultless.
I like animals more than I like people but would never hesitate in putting an animal down that threatens humans or other animals for no good reason!
one shot one kill. do not apologize. get more range time.